A few summers ago I was able to convince Kerry and Annika to let me help out at Junky Styling one day a week. I had a bit of a cheek as I had no fashion experience to speak of at that time, however, I think my background at Greenpeace swung it in my favour.
Junky Styling is pioneering high fashion which uses solely recycled materials. Based at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane there is always a buzz about the place and the sewing team are extremely talented and committed. Admittedly to start with I was unpicking suits for the fabrics to be re-used (I was assured this was a very important job) rather than creating couture. However I learnt loads and after a while I even made a basque which they used to entice customers to their stall at a fair in Paris.
Annika and Kerry have been friends for years and, after travelling together and influenced by seeing recycled clothing in San Francisco and Tokyo they were inspired to set up Junky Styling in 1997 and haven't looked back since. While travelling they would make outfits for their nights out from suits purchased at the local charity shops. Feedback out and about was so positive they knew they were on to something.
They have since participated at London Fashion Week many times, published the book ‘Junky Styling – Wardrobe Surgery’, lectured at the V&A and were featured in The Apprentice series 2010 (episode 5):
Cathy Hoste, Surface Designer, London.
http://www.bettysrevenge.co.uk
29.11.10
Remedy's Farhana at Candid Galleries
Remedy's Farhana will be exhibiting her latest collections at the Candid Galleries from the 10th-12th December. Where you will be able to buy beautiful affordable art just in time for Christmas!
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December
(12 noon-6pm)
Private View
Friday 10th December
( 6.30-9pm )
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December
(12 noon-6pm)
Private View
Friday 10th December
( 6.30-9pm )
3 Torrens Street
EC1V 1NQ
London
United Kingdom
2.11.10
Nigina London
To celebrate the launch of her new collection Nigina London (featured in Remedy issue 7) offered two lucky readers of Cosmo a chance to win a full outfit from her latest collection. For more great offers go to:
http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/competitions-offers/channel
http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/competitions-offers/channel
16.9.10
New York Fashion Week: Plus-size models take centre stage
Dozens of models, all over a size 16, wore a range of outfits from cargo shorts and cropped trousers to dresses and jeans.
The audience, which included Precious actress Gabourey Sidibe, rose to its feet to applaud the models at the end of the show.
It was organised by American fashion label OneStopPlus.com, which caters for women a UK size 16 and up.
“We hope that it's just the beginning,” said the company's president, Stephanie Sobel. “Yes, this is just the first show, but hopefully we'll look back and be shocked that it took this long.”
Zahir Babvani, vice president of design at OneStopPlus.com, said: “This show is a collaborative effort to provide the extraordinary community of plus-size women with the uncompromising style that they have always deserved but never received.
“No more seeing what you can't have; this is a fashion party that invites and inspires everyone.”
Whitney Thompson, winner of America's Next Top Model, said: “There is no reason a size 16 model should not hold their head up high like everyone else.”
Organiser Nancy Le Winter said: “It's simply about time that fashion speaks to all women. It is the first time that women can look around and say, I can wear that!'”
But many of the top designers still appear reluctant to offer larger sizes, claiming it is more difficult to make them, more material is needed — and that they simply do not sell as well.
London Fashion Week begins tomorrow, with designer Mark Fast expected to again fly the flag for larger models by using them in his catwalk show.
The audience, which included Precious actress Gabourey Sidibe, rose to its feet to applaud the models at the end of the show.
It was organised by American fashion label OneStopPlus.com, which caters for women a UK size 16 and up.
“We hope that it's just the beginning,” said the company's president, Stephanie Sobel. “Yes, this is just the first show, but hopefully we'll look back and be shocked that it took this long.”
Zahir Babvani, vice president of design at OneStopPlus.com, said: “This show is a collaborative effort to provide the extraordinary community of plus-size women with the uncompromising style that they have always deserved but never received.
“No more seeing what you can't have; this is a fashion party that invites and inspires everyone.”
Whitney Thompson, winner of America's Next Top Model, said: “There is no reason a size 16 model should not hold their head up high like everyone else.”
Organiser Nancy Le Winter said: “It's simply about time that fashion speaks to all women. It is the first time that women can look around and say, I can wear that!'”
But many of the top designers still appear reluctant to offer larger sizes, claiming it is more difficult to make them, more material is needed — and that they simply do not sell as well.
London Fashion Week begins tomorrow, with designer Mark Fast expected to again fly the flag for larger models by using them in his catwalk show.
info from http://www.thisislondon.co.uk
13.9.10
Lady Gaga's meat dress
Lady Gaga wouldn't be Lady Gaga if she didn't show up at the MTV Video Music Awards in at least one over-the-top ensemble. So naturally, she donned three Sunday night. But the frock generating the most controversy is her meat dress, the one she donned late in the evening and that, apparently, was created by noted designer Sam the Butcher.
Trailer: The Illusionist COMING SOON
From the director of Belleville Rendez-vous, Sylvain Chomet's new film the Illusionist.
We can't wait for this one!!!! A visual treat for young and old alike, this stunning film has captured the imagination of audiences the world over with it's unique blend of classic animation and razor-sharp wit.
12.9.10
Remedy Recommends: Introvert Magazine
INTROVERT MAGAZINE is a new DIY project from Performer and Video Artist, Daemiane.
"Sometimes it is hard to showcase yourself so i want to do it for you." Curator: Daemiane
If you love Art, you'll love this magazine, quirky, cutting edge and in the know.
10.9.10
Art Exhibition: New work by Alex Virji
Remedy's 'one to watch' Alex Virji now has his first solo exhibition at Gallery Primo Alonso.
11th September - 17th October
Private View: Friday 10th September 2010 6-9pm
In conversation with Alex Virji: Thursday 7th October 2010 7-8pm
Gallery Primo Alonso, 395-397 Hackney Road, London, E2 8PP
Open Friday-Sunday 11am - 6pm or by appointment
Tube: Bethnal Green/Old Street
Bus 26, 48, 55
Tube: Bethnal Green/Old Street
Bus 26, 48, 55
9.9.10
Images 34 Exhibition
8th September – 14th September 2010
London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle.
Opening times: 10 - 5pm weekdays, 10 – 4pm, Saturdays, closed Sundays.
Admission free.
2.9.10
27.8.10
Once again Remedy's ethos is proved to be as important then ever...
Make-up tattoos for girl, 14, defended by mother
At Remedy we believe very strongly in encouraging people to realise and promote their talents, rather then have shallow fickle values that revolve around looks and quick fame. It can be damaging to the next generation, and lead to low self esteem. The recent story about the 14 year old having makeup tattooed on her face, yet again highlights the desperate need for change, the need for a Remedy.The mother of a 14-year-old County Durham girl who has had make-up tattooed on her face said they did not take the decision lightly. Sophie Watson, from Spennymoor, had her eyebrows tattooed and lip and eye liner applied.
Her mother Joy said she gave permission for the treatment for her daughter, who competes in beauty pageants.
Child charity the NSPCC criticised the move and said girls should not be treated as "sex objects".
Ms Watson said she accepted what she had let her daughter do sounded shocking but said the changes were subtle.
It is illegal for an artist to tattoo anyone under the age of 18 - but the make-up procedure is not technically classed as a tattoo. Although needles and an anaesthetic are used, it is classed as a cosmetic procedure and is not permanent because it fades after between two and five years. However, Sophie does have two illegal tattoos - her name written on her wrist and flowers emblazoned on her stomach. She had them done without telling her mother and no-one has been prosecuted because she will not reveal the tattooist's name. Sophie said she was also hoping to have her freckles lasered off in the future and was glad to have the make-up tattoos. She said: "I am happy. I just look a lot better.
"I like it now that it is always there and I don't need to bother with it every morning."
Her mother, who is a beauty therapist, said she gave permission for the make-up treatment.
She said: "I think she is old enough to be making these decisions with support from me.
"It wasn't something we looked into lightly."
"It's done to enhance her features, it's not done to change her, to make her look like somebody else. It's not done to change the way she looks."
But a spokeswoman for the NSPCC said: "The danger is that a growing climate of sexualisation encourages a view of girls as sex objects...
"All children should be valued for their abilities and talent. They should be free to grow up as children."
"Sadly, we have reached a point where many children get distressed because they think they don't look good."
"For some vulnerable children, this can even lead to mental health problems."
From BBC News
22.8.10
Egypt steps up hunt for stolen Van Gogh painting
Egypt has stepped up the search for a Van Gogh painting valued at more than 50 million dollars stolen from a Cairo museum, an official said Sunday, as two Italians arrested over the theft were released.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100822/twl-egypt-steps-up-hunt-for-stolen-van-g-4bdc673.html
28.7.10
Remedy Recommends: Artist in Jewellery
Artist in Jewellery - David Watkins, a Retrospective View (1972 - 2010)23 February - 26 September 2010
Silver galleries, room 68. V& A Museum. London.
FREE admission
Celebrate the career of David Watkins, leading British artist jeweller and sculptor in metal. This retrospective features 68 pieces of jewellery that show how his early jewellery as miniature sculptures developed to become large scale wearable objects that also exist independently as art objects. The use of different techniques, materials and styles displayed across these pieces shows his versatility as an artist jeweller and heralds Watkins as a contemporary force in international design.
22.7.10
Teenage Cancer Trust's gigs at the Royal Albert Hall
Volunteer for two hours or more on 24th and 25th July and you could win two tickets to Teenage Cancer Trust's gigs at the Royal Albert Hall!
http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-involved/as-a-volunteer/
17.7.10
Latest Chanel Collection Fall-Winter 2010/2011
A few of our favourites from the latest Chanel collection Fall-Winter 2010/2011, Haute Couture. 6th July 2010 Grand Palais, Paris.
13.7.10
Grace Kelly: Style Icon Exhibition at the V&A
Love fashion? You'll love this...
17 April - 26 September 2010
Sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels
Fashion, Room 40. £6, £4 concessions (seniors, students, 12-17 year olds, ES40 holders)
Free to V&A Members
The spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly is on display at the V&A. Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywoods most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the display presents over 50 of Grace Kelly's outfits together with hats, jewellery and the original Hermès Kelly bag. Dresses from her films, including High Society, are on show as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar award in 1955. These are accompanied by film clips and posters, photographs and her Oscar statuette. The display also includes the lace ensemble worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956 and 35 haute couture gowns from the 1960s and 70s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves St Laurent.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/gracekelly/home/
12.7.10
Johnny Depp is 'Rango' Coming in 2011
Coming Mar. 2011 from Paramount - The first official full trailer. The Story of a chameleon with an identity crisis. Starring: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Bill Nighy, Stephen Root, Ray Winstone, Beth Grant, Ned Beatty, Harry Dean Stanton, Alfred Molina
5.7.10
Illustration Pages does feature on Remedy
Illustration Pages does feature on Remedy Magazine and founder Farhana Nicholson. Click on link below to view:
Illustrator and Designer Farhana Nicholson Celebrates Creative Arts & Ethics Through Remendy Magazine
Finally! A use for a doily!
A 1-minute sample of the incredible 13-minute short film by Michel Ocelot, completed in 1979. The complete film, in a much clearer, more recent transfer and with English subtitles, is available on the French DVD 'Les Trésors cachés de Michel Ocelot,' which is region 2 and PAL and can be imported from online shops such as Fnac or the French Amazon.
This is Ocelot's first proper film (his first professional work being the 'Gédéon' TV series broadcast in 1976).
This is Ocelot's first proper film (his first professional work being the 'Gédéon' TV series broadcast in 1976).
Evergreen - Beautiful music video
Take a peak at this beautifully illustrated animation. A small glimpse of the possibilities when communicating a great message through creative talent.
25.6.10
This months Remedy
Stuck for ideas? Creative juices at an all time low? Well we've got the Remedy!
Take a look at this music video, crazy, creative and weird, just how we like it!
Take a look at this music video, crazy, creative and weird, just how we like it!
The Wallpaper Exhibition featuring Designer Ismat Jaffer
Arts and Crafts wallpapers together with contemporary examples by David Mabb and top graduates from LCC, including Ismat Jaffer ( featured in Remedy issues 1 &2).
At the Cuming Museum from 7th July. London SE17 1RY
At the Cuming Museum from 7th July. London SE17 1RY
Calling All Illustrators
You're going to love this blog! It's constantly updated with the hottest new talent in illustration, it's a great source for inspiration and keeps you informed with new trends.
www.illustrationpages.com
www.illustrationpages.com
Vaani - Promoting Creative Talent
We at Remedy were really pleased to be informed about a great new project that is dedicated to promoting talent in the creative arts and writing. Vaani promotes Asian talent from all walks of life that is admired and can be appreciated by all. They've got great projects in the pipeline so watch this space. www.vaani.org
Remedy's Photographer of the Month: Ria Mishaal Cooke
We've chosen Ria Mishaal Cooke as our Photographer of the Month, for her unique observations translated through her work. We are especially loving her latest work at the Hobbs fashion show. She is very versatile and able to capture special moments or make even mundane moments look beautiful. Ria's work is subtle with hints of magic that sparkle brighter with every look. Her work is constantly developing so we recommend you keep your eye on her! And you can do so at www.riamishaalcooke.co.uk/blog
3.5.10
Over 250 Elephants Stampede through London
Elephant Parade is a conservation campaign that shines a multi-coloured spotlight on the urgent crisis faced by the endangered Asian elephant. Brought to you by www.elephantfamily.org, the event sees over 250 brightly painted life-size elephants located over central London this summer.
Each decorated by a different artist or celebrity, the elephants brighten and beautify the city, enhancing every park, street corner and building they grace. Running from May to July 2010, this is London’s biggest outdoor art event on record. With an estimated audience of 25 million, wthe elephant parade aims to raise £2 million for the Asian elephant and benefit 20 UK conservation charities.
In the past century, numbers of the Asian elephant has tumbled from 250,000 to just 25,000 and if this trend continues, the species will be extinct by 2050.
All of the elephants are for sale by auction and every bid you place is a bid for habitat. Mini elephants are available at Selfridges, 80 Regent St, 36 Carnaby St and Greenwich Central Market. Happy elephant spotting!
Elephant parades have already been held in Antwerp and Rotterdam, and after London it will move to New York and Milan.
REMEDY RECOMMENDS
Key dates for the elephant parade:
22nd April- 15th May
'THE CREATION OF ELEPHANT PARADE'
-Free Photographic Exhibition at the Hempel Hotel
22nd May
'MEET THE ARTISTS' DAY
23rd June- 2nd July
VIEWING WEEK AT CHELSEA ROYAL HOSPITAL
- Free viewing of all elephants for the London public
30th June
ELEPHANT PARADE MELA, WITH GOLDIE HAWN
3rd June
GRAND ELEPHANT AUCTION
4th July
FAREWELL TO THE ELEPHANTS
3.4.10
Kristen Weaver on Remedy Magazine
Orlando photographer Kristen Weaver shares her Remedy experience:
"If you’re on Facebook, and haven’t been living under a rock today, you probably saw my 300 updates about my feature in this issue of Remedy Magazine, London! Ok, so I’m exaggerating a little bit – but this was a huge deal for me. This year has brought me a lot of amazing opportunities, but as I stress about starting my own business, and finding my place in this world of photography-saturated markets, I’m reminded about why I do what I do. It never started as a way to make money, but for many of us, I don’t think it ever does.
I started in photography as a way to express myself. It was about being someone I wasn’t. Photography made me popular, if you will. I could become anyone, or anything, I dreamed. I could surround myself with Gucci and Jimmy Choo, with models and stylists – artists and dreamers. It’s never an easy place to be, surrounded in self-doubt and competition.
This is where Remedy comes in.
What is a dream worth? It’s too often that value isn’t placed on talent. I’m reminded of this every day when I get asked to lower my prices on portraits, weddings – anything. It’s easy to take the lower prices, because bills are due and life gets in the way, but then what would I be saying about myself? That I’m not worth the price I charge? I can’t go through life doubting myself, my business, or my talents. I don’t want to get on some huge soapbox about pricing, that’s not the point of this – but if you’re a potential client (of any photographer, artist, stylist…) remember that an artist is a dream-maker. What dream can we paint for you?
Remedy was started a year ago by Farhana Jaffer. Her goal was simple: “Remedy wants to encourage the new generation to look at their own talents and be inspired by it and others around them, we only promote those who have done, or are working towards doing something positive with their lives. We offer a platform for people to promote their work on an international stage.”
Remedy promotes photographers, designers, artists, poets, singers – the list goes on. Remedy promotes the arts, and that’s why you should love Remedy, and everything they stand for. It was an honor to be selected for their magazine as a featured artist, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my dreams with so many others."
View the entire issue here: www.remedymag.co.uk/pages/archive/issue5/remedyissue5.html
Chocolate Easter
Everywhere people are boasting about how much chocolate they're going to scoff this Easter, just like every Easter before. You can't help but wonder where this tradition has come from? And do we really care anymore?
These days Easter is best known as the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. But the actual practices that involves eggs and even the word Easter, interestingly has Pagan roots.
Easter
The word "Easter" is named after Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. A festival was held in her honor every year at the vernal equinox.
The Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is a rabbit-spirit. Long ago, he was called the "Easter Hare", hares and rabbits have frequent multiple births so they became a symbol of fertility. The custom of an Easter egg hunt began because children believed that hares laid eggs in the grass. The Romans believed that "All life comes from an egg.
Painting Eggs
In ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and Persia eggs were dyed for spring festivals. In medieval Europe, beautifully decorated eggs were given as gifts.
So whatever your reason for celebrating Easter, we hope you enjoy it and if you're wondering how to work off all that extra chocolate, we recommend taking part in a sponsored run for charity. What better way to welcome in the Spring and love thy neighbour.
We will be taking part in a 5k run for Cancer Research, to show your support go to:
www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/farhanaremedy
info from: inventors.about.com
28.2.10
What a load of GAGA
What is lady Gaga's identity?
Gaga: "I am whatever you perceive me to be"
Within the same interview she stated that through pop music, make up ... you can encourage young people to harness their identity... Huh???
We love Gaga's creativity, but we are not fans of contradicting messages...
What do you make of it? To view go to:
CNN interview
7.2.10
Because we’re worth it… and they're not.
Featured in Remedy Issue 6
By Farhana J
I was watching a documentary about slums, and how people have to live to survive, it highlighted to me just how powerful the TV is. I had no idea just how bad the situation is. This TV screen was showing me in great detail just what is happening, and that we in the west are so privileged and there is a lot we could be doing to help. Just then came an add break, a bombardment of plastic faced women telling me I deserve to have shiny hair, longer lashes and baby like skin ‘because I’m worth it”. It just felt so wrong, this TV screen was giving me completely contradicting messages. One minute I’m shown a women forced to work in a landfill so that she can put her children through school, the next I’m being told my eyes should be perfectly lined with thicker lashes and that I should be worrying about wrinkles! We have such a powerful communicative tool, what are we doing with it? Enforcing hiding behind fickle ideals rather then encouraging each other to look at how easily we could help others.
A child dies every 15 seconds in the slums, but my lips can stay glossy for up to 24hours.
We need a Remedy!
www.remedymag.co.uk
Snog Marry Avoid
We at Remedy love this program, it takes fake deluded girls and gives them a 'make under' that reveals how naturally beautiful they are. BBC 3
You can catch the latest episodes here:
www.bbc.co.uk
I want to be famous
Featured in Remedy magazine Issue 6
By Farhana J
Over 30% of Primary school children in Britain assume they will be famous when they grow up. Over 50% of 16-19 year olds want to be famous, less then a quarter of them say they are going to use a talent to achieve this. The rest say they will achieve fame through reality TV shows like Big Brother.
We need a Remedy!
If we go back just 40 years, in the 60’s when TV was black and white, you would only see people with actual talent in the public eye like writers, artist, actors and actresses, dancers etc. In fact it was always like that, even before TV. During Victorian times people like poets, painters, scientist and doctors were celebrated and promoted in the public. And we certainly would not still be celebrating people like Michelangelo if all we did was sit around doing nothing all day. We have always looked up to talent and aspired to achieving it.
Fast forward to the year 2000 where we are introduced to a new brand of ‘celebrity’ through Big Brother. It was challenging morality and privacy, which was both shocking and thrilling at the same time. Suddenly, here was a group of people on our TV screens with no talent, no glamour and a complete lack of inhibition. We felt these were REAL people that we could relate to. But as soon as they left the Big Brother house, they were launched into fame and money.
Suddenly anyone could be rich and famous and we became obsessed with it.
For the following 10 years to the present day we are bombarded with reality TV shows churning out even more ‘celebrities‘ with no talent or positive attributes for our society. And as a result, our aspirations have hit an all time low. People are out purely to seek fame and fortune, and do not care about how they will attain it. It’s a parasite on young peoples self esteem, there is little or no encouragement to achieve higher education and discover our talents and be proud of them. Or to be satisfied with what we have and live within our means. We want everyone to know and like us and to be filthy rich, then we will be happy. The sad thing is that we can all name ‘celebrities’ who have all of that and are constantly in and out of rehab or have even taken their own lives.
The meaning of the word fame has changed dramatically in the past 10 years, it has completely lost it’s integrity, to be famous once meant that you were well known for your talent or because you had achieved something incredible, like Martin Luther King, Florence Nightingale and Mahatma Gandhi. The word came with respect and credibility. Now fame is immediately associated to being a celebrity, it’s cheap and lacks merit. Lets bring back it’s original meaning, as fame and money are not bad things, it is what you do with it and how you gain and attain it that can be destructive. In it’s original context, fame can help spread an incredible message across the world and money can save lives.
This is why we are Remedy. We promote people with talent and principles. We recognise our responsibility as creatives in the media and are constantly working for an even better tomorrow for future generations. We want to encourage everyone to challenge what you see and hear in the media and to champion all that helps you progress.
www.remedymag.co.uk
Pretty Crafty
Designer Ese from London has dedicated her creative talent to challenging the beauty ideals present within the media today. Her bespoke card designs celebrate women of colour and unique style. For more, Ese is featured in Remedy 6.
www.remedymag.co.uk
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